The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

but there's nothing much to do today, so I can

sensed something amiss about her tone. "I'll go and pick you up, then. Let's fetch the kids from school

when she heard he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile spread across her countenance. "Okay. I'll wait

stopped talking and hung up the phone. Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when

entered her office. "Dr. Jarvis, aren't you leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to

tense as before after she

touched after listening to Linda's

since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble

agreement before bidding Roxanne farewell. Then, she got off work first while Roxanne stayed in her

finally got up and left when Lucian called and informed her that he had arrived at the research institute's

she exited the building, she saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at

his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise

exposed her mischief and caught her

and chirped, "I saw you the

that, he kept his phone and gentlemanly helped her